Shelter Offers Protective Cocoon for Single Mothers in Senegal

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In Senegal, having a child out of wedlock often leads to shame and social exclusion. It can be even more difficult for a foreigner without a family support system. A Congolese single mother living in the suburbs of Dakar shares her story of perseverance. Allison Fernandes has this report from Dakar, narrated by Salem Solomon. Camera: Allison Fernandes Produced by: Betty Ayoub